Mondays, noon - 2:00 pm ET, Mandorichard plays bluegrass, old-time, and western swing on WNHU, broadcasting from the University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, at 88.7 FM and on the WNHU stream at www.wnhu.net. The show usually repeats online Thursdays, 10pm-midnight ET, on the WNHU2 stream at www.wnhu.net.

December 24, 2010

Here's an advance (!) posting of the playlist for the 12/27 show. Since Hank Williams passed away in the back seat of a car New Year's Eve 1952/New Year's Day 1953, I'll try to do a Hank Williams show each year on the show prior to New Year's. I freely admit I stole the idea for a Hank Williams show from John Lupton, a DJ at WVUD, Newark DE. John's show happens every year about 10am on New Year's Day morning. Check it out.

It is amazing what an impact Hank has had on American music. Over 125 compositions. Sales that helped bring country music more and more into the mainstream. I hope you enjoy the show: a selection of Hank songs, covers, and tribute songs. The second half hour opens with a complete episode of one of the Health & Happiness Shows Hank and his band recorded. Obviously, when Hank said it was time for the announcer to deliver a message, I put in a WNHU Black Diamond Show promo. There are so many great songs in Hank's repertoire, this show does NOT come close to covering them all.

If the show piques your interest in Hank Williams, here are some links to more information.

Hank Williams / I Can’t Get You Off of My Mind / Health & Happiness Shows / Mercury Nashville / 1949, 2007 / Part of the 8th Health & Happiness show Hank recorded in October 1949 at WSM, Nashville, for syndication.

Hank Williams / I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry / Health & Happiness Shows / Mercury Nashville / 1949, 2007 / Part of the 8th Health & Happiness show Hank recorded in October 1949 at WSM, Nashville, for syndication.